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Packet Radio & Winlink EmComm Forms Suite

This suite provides a collection of 100% offline-ready HTML5 forms designed for Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (EmComm). They generate strictly formatted ASCII text blocks ready to be transmitted over AX.25 Packet Radio, VARA FM/HF, Winlink Express, or any terminal BBS.

Key Features

  • Zero Dependencies: Built with pure HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript. No internet connection, server setup, or external libraries (like jQuery) are required.
  • Instant ASCII Generation: Converts form inputs into 70-78 character word-wrapped, column-aligned ASCII text blocks formatted specifically for packet radio transmission.
  • Save as HTML: Captures your active session (including text inputs, dropdown selections, checkboxes, and generated output) and exports a standalone .html file. This allows you to archive reports locally and re-open them later with all data intact.
  • One-Click Timestamps: Instantly populate Date/Time fields in standard UTC (HHMMZ) or Local formats.

Folder Structure & Included Forms

  • general/
    • Winlink Check-In
    • Net Control Check-In & Roster
    • General BBS Bulletin
    • Field Situation Report (FSR - 13 Lifelines)
    • TPRFN / RRI Digital Radiogram
    • ARRL Health & Welfare Radiogram
  • ics/
    • ICS 205 (Radio Communications Plan)
    • ICS 213 (General Message)
    • ICS 214 (Activity Log)
    • Incident Status Report
    • Initial Damage Assessment (Windshield Survey)
  • weather/
    • TPRFN Skywarn Winlink Generator
    • Current Local Surface Weather
    • Severe Weather Report (SKYWARN)
    • Hurricane Report (WX4NHC)

How to Use

  1. Extract the Archive: Unzip the suite to a designated folder on your computer, Toughbook, or field tablet.
  2. Open the Hub: Double-click index.html to open the master dashboard in any modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari).
  3. Select a Form: Click on any form card to launch it.
  4. Fill & Generate: Enter your operational data and click Generate Packet ASCII at the bottom of the form. The formatted text will appear in the black terminal preview box.
  5. Copy to Terminal: Click Copy ASCII. Switch to your packet client (e.g., Outpost Packet Message Manager, Winlink Express, SoundModem terminal, or PuTTY) and paste the text directly into the message body.
  6. Archive Your Work (Optional): Click Save as HTML. A custom dialog box will prompt you for a filename (e.g., FSR_Sector4_Update.html). The browser will download a pristine copy of the form containing all your current data for offline record-keeping.

Compatibility & Best Practices

  • Cross-Platform: Works on Windows, macOS, Linux (including Raspberry Pi), Android, and iOS.
  • Local File Security: Because these forms run locally via the file:/// protocol, some browsers impose strict clipboard security. If the automatic clipboard copy is blocked, the script will automatically highlight the text for you—simply press Ctrl+C (or Cmd+C) to copy it manually.
  • Radiogram Strict Formatting: The TPRFN/RRI generator automatically strips and converts standard punctuation (e.g., periods become X, dashes become DASH, @ becomes ATSIGN) to adhere to strict NTS digital traffic handling rules.
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